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Kachumber

A crisp side salad made with chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions tossed with lemon juice and spices. It provides a bright, refreshing contrast to rich curry dishes.

15 minEasyServes 435 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups English cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 tsp green chili, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 2 cups diced English cucumber, 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes, and 1/2 cup finely diced red onion in a medium salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Add 1 tsp minced green chili and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro to the vegetable mixture.

  3. 3

    Drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice and sprinkle 1/2 tsp chaat masala and 1/4 tsp salt over top.

  4. 4

    Toss all ingredients together gently until evenly combined and serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Kachumber?

A crisp side salad made with chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions tossed with lemon juice and spices. It provides a bright, refreshing contrast to rich curry dishes. This reference files it under Indian salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Kachumber?

The entry for Kachumber calls for 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

How hot is Kachumber?

Moderately. The heat in Kachumber comes from 1 tsp green chili, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Kachumber low-carb?

A serving of Kachumber carries 7 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 35 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 7 percent.

How many carbs are in Kachumber?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 7 g of carbohydrate in about 35 calories, with 1 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 290 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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